Paul Palmer

How they died

Deadly force

Paul Palmer, 31, was fatally shot in the head, chest and leg by a Pittsburgh police officer at his residence when he pulled a gun out during an altercation. Palmer allegedly fainted, nearly causing a fire, was removed from the property and then re-entered. Authorities were called after he left through a window armed and encountered another officer. When he refused to drop his weapon and pointed it at the officer, he was shot and killed.

Why we remember them

This record exists so that Paul Palmer, and all who are named in this archive, are never reduced to a number.

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